Ohio's Treasure Black Raspberry

Click here for Raspberry Care Guide Rubus occidentalis – Ohio Treasure The berries of the Ohio Treasure variety of Rubus occidentalis offer a pleasant flavor with a balanced mix of sweetness and freshness. The fruits are medium-sized, averaging 2.1 grams per berry, which is comparable to the Jewell variety at 2.5 grams per berry. The fruit quality is excellent, making it a great choice for farms and home gardeners. Plant Characteristics: Vigor: The plants exhibit high vigor, producing two crops per year. Harvesting: In most parts of the U.S., the plants can be mowed to the ground after the foliage naturally falls. The stems will regrow in spring, yielding fruit by mid-August, with harvest continuing until mid-October. If the canes are left to overwinter, they will produce a late spring crop that ripens around the same time as Jewell. Hardiness: Suitable for USDA Zones 3-8. Tolerance & Resistance: Pest Resistance: Very good Disease Resistance: Very good Drought Tolerance: F